10 Facts About Horace Finch

Horace Finch was an English pianist and organist.

Horace Finch was born in Clock Face, St Helens, Lancashire, England.

Horace Finch began piano and organ studies in 1910 at the age of four.

Horace Finch made his debut on record with 'Bertini' and the Tower Band.

Horace Finch was chosen as the new organist for the Empress Ballroom, the new organ being opened on 3 April 1935.

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On 14 December 1956 a fire almost destroyed the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and during this time, Dixon took up residency at the Empress whilst Horace Finch was demoted to the Winter Gardens Pavilion on the Hammond Organ.

Horace Finch composed a few pieces of light music which were never published, but were broadcast by the BBC including "The Blackpool Express" and "Get Goin'".

Horace Finch was overshadowed by Dixon and never became as famous as the latter.

Horace Finch did notch up a great deal of air time on the radio during his tenure as resident organist at the Winter Gardens.

Horace Finch's position was taken by Ernest Broadbent who, in 1970, would take over at the Tower.